Europe's Classical Balance of Power: A Case History of Theory and Practice of One of the Great Concepts of European Statecraft

by Edward Vose Gulick

This study examines, analyzes and traces the history of the "balance of power," and its effect on historical events.

Genres: History, International Relations, Politics

356 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1955

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a core text in the study of diplomacy. It is divided into two halves. The first half covers the theory of balance of power, particularly as it was developed in the 18th century. The second half is a rather tedious and redundant rehash of the coalition that defeated Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna that created the modern European state system.